Possession With Intent to Deliver
In Wisconsin, it is illegal to possess a controlled substance, with an intent to deliver the substance to another individual. This crime, referred to as “possession with intent to deliver”,...
Chokeholds and Law Enforcement Officers
The Justice Department has announced that law enforcement officers will now be prohibited from using chokeholds during arrests. Law enforcement is additionally no longer able to carry out no-knock entries...
Drug Paraphernalia Charges in Wisconsin
In the face of drug paraphernalia charges in Wisconsin, you face multiple penalties. Such penalties include time in jail and fines. Depending on the details of your case, a drug...
What is Child Enticement in Wisconsin?
What is child enticement in Wisconsin? To prove a crime of child enticement in Wisconsin, the state must prove: -Defendant caused or attempted to cause a child under the age...
Attorney Andrew I. Martinez Gets All Two-Word Verdicts in Jury Trial
Attorney Andrew I. Martinez’s client was charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child and one count of incest. Client faced a mandatory minimum of 25 years...
The Office of National Drug Control Policy
The Office of National Drug Control Policy has announced a $2.5 million grant to draft model laws which would reform criminal statutes that have disproportionately impacted individuals of color. The...
No-Contact Requirement
Are you aware of the no-contact requirement? If you are arrested for domestic abuse, a 72 hour no-contact requirement goes into place. For 72 hours, you are not allowed to...
Felony Murder in Wisconsin
What is “felony murder” in Wisconsin? Wisconsin law defines felony murder as causing death to another individual while committing a felony. You can be charged with felony murder regardless of...
Second Degree Sexual Assault in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, second degree sexual assault is a Class C felony. The state must prove the following, beyond a reasonable doubt: 1) The defendant had sexual contact with another person...